Hotel booking giant claims tourists are now shunning American holidays
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Holiday boss claims double-digit decline in bookings to the US
- Trivago reports that bookings to the US are down, especially from countries affected by Donald Trump's trade tariffs, such as Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
- The decline in US travel bookings suggests a correlation between economic policies and tourism choices.
- UK and US travelers are increasingly choosing staycations, likely due to economic concerns.
- Trivago CEO notes that US travelers are more sensitive to economic uncertainty and are spending less on trips, opting for cheaper hotels.
- Despite global economic concerns, UK bookings remain robust, with a significant increase in domestic travel demand.